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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.69, 23,011.93 and 7,551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.69, 23,011.93 and 7,551.97 is: 11,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.69 : 23,011.93 = 7,551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.69/23,011.93 = 7,551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.69x = 23,011.93 × 7,551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.69x = 173,785,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,785,356.91/15,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.61

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